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Huang L, Ye Y, Sun Y, Zhou Z, Deng T, Liu Y, Wu R, Wang K, Yao C. LncRNA H19/miR-107 regulates endothelial progenitor cell pyroptosis and promotes flow recovery of lower extremity ischemia through targeting FADD. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis 2024; 1870:167323. [PMID: 38925483 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbadis.2024.167323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an ischemic disease with a rising incidence worldwide. The lncRNA H19 (H19) is enriched in endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), and transplantation of pyroptosis-resistant H19-overexpressed EPCs (oe-H19-EPCs) may promote vasculogenesis and blood flow recovery in PAD, especially with critical limb ischemia (CLI). METHODS EPCs isolated from human peripheral blood was characterized using immunofluorescence and flow cytometry. Cell proliferation was determined with CCK8 and EdU assays. Cell migration was assessed by Transwell and wound healing assays. The angiogenic potential was evaluated using tube formation assay. The pyroptosis pathway-related protein in EPCs was detected by western blot. The binding sites of H19 and FADD on miR-107 were analyzed using Luciferase assays. In vivo, oe-H19-EPCs were transplanted into a mouse ischemic limb model, and blood flow was detected by laser Doppler imaging. The transcriptional landscape behind the therapeutic effects of oe-H19-EPCs on ischemic limbs were examined with whole transcriptome sequencing. RESULTS Overexpression of H19 in EPCs led to an increase in proliferation, migration, and tube formation abilities. These effects were mediated through pyroptosis pathway, which is regulated by the H19/miR-107/FADD axis. Transplantation of oe-H19-EPCs in a mouse ischemic limb model promoted vasculogenesis and blood flow recovery. Whole transcriptome sequencing indicated significant activation of vasculogenesis pathway in the ischemic limbs following treatment with oe-H19-EPCs. CONCLUSIONS Overexpression of H19 increases FADD level by competitively binding to miR-107, leading to enhanced proliferation, migration, vasculogenesis, and inhibition of pyroptosis in EPCs. These effects ultimately promote the recovery of blood flow in CLI.
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- Lin Huang
- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510800, China; National-Guangdong Joint Engineering Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Vascular Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
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Xiong S, Zhang J, Zhao Z, Liu J, Yao C, Huang J. NORAD accelerates skin wound healing through extracellular vesicle transfer from hypoxic adipose derived stem cells: miR-524-5p pathway and Pumilio protein mechanism. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135621. [PMID: 39276896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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Skin wound healing is a multifaceted biological process that encompasses a variety of cell types and intricate signaling pathways. Recent research has uncovered that exosomes derived from adipose stem cells, commonly referred to as ADSC exosomes, play a crucial role in facilitating the healing process. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that an anoxic, or low-oxygen, environment significantly enhances the effectiveness of these exosomes in promoting skin repair. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the underlying mechanisms through which ADSC exosomes contribute to Skin wound healing, particularly by regulating the long non-coding RNA known as NORAD under hypoxic conditions. A significant focus of our research was to examine the interplay between the microRNA miR-524-5p and the Pumilio protein, as we aimed to understand how these molecular interactions might influence the overall healing process. In this study, ADSC exosomes were extracted by simulating hypoxia in vitro and their effects on the proliferation and migration of skin fibroblasts (FB) were evaluated. The expression levels of NORAD, miR-524-5p and Pumilio were analyzed by fluorescence quantitative PCR. Pumilio protein was silenced by siRNA technique to evaluate its role in ADSC exosome-mediated wound healing. The experimental results showed that under hypoxia conditions, NORAD levels in ADSC exosomes increased significantly and could effectively regulate the expression of miR-524-5p. After Pumilio protein silencing, the proliferation and migration ability of fibroblasts were significantly reduced, indicating that Pumilio protein played a role in the process of wound healing. By inhibiting miR-524-5p, the expression of Pumilio protein was restored, further confirming its regulatory mechanism.
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- Shi Xiong
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No.138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, China; Plastic Surgery Department, Ningbo No.2 Hospital, No.41 Xibei Street, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province 315099, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, No.138 Xianlin Road, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Hospital Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210000, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210000, China.
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Brückner A, Brandtner A, Rieck S, Matthey M, Geisen C, Fels B, Stei M, Kusche-Vihrog K, Fleischmann BK, Wenzel D. Site-specific genetic and functional signatures of aortic endothelial cells at aneurysm predilection sites in healthy and AngII ApoE -/- mice. Angiogenesis 2024:10.1007/s10456-024-09933-9. [PMID: 38965173 DOI: 10.1007/s10456-024-09933-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
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Aortic aneurysm is characterized by a pathological dilation at specific predilection sites of the vessel and potentially results in life-threatening vascular rupture. Herein, we established a modified "Häutchen method" for the local isolation of endothelial cells (ECs) from mouse aorta to analyze their spatial heterogeneity and potential role in site-specific disease development. When we compared ECs from aneurysm predilection sites of healthy mice with adjacent control segments we found regulation of genes related to extracellular matrix remodeling, angiogenesis and inflammation, all pathways playing a critical role in aneurysm development. We also detected enhanced cortical stiffness of the endothelium at these sites. Gene expression of ECs from aneurysms of the AngII ApoE-/- model when compared to sham animals mimicked expression patterns from predilection sites of healthy animals. Thus, this work highlights a striking genetic and functional regional heterogeneity in aortic ECs of healthy mice, which defines the location of aortic aneurysm formation in disease.
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- Alexander Brückner
- Life&Brain Center, Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology I, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Life&Brain Center, Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology I, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Life&Brain Center, Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology I, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Systems Physiology, Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology, Ruhr University of Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Life&Brain Center, Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology I, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
- DZHK (German Research Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner SiteHamburg/Luebeck/Kiel, Luebeck, Germany
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- Heart Center Bonn, Clinic for Internal Medicine II, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Physiology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
- DZHK (German Research Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner SiteHamburg/Luebeck/Kiel, Luebeck, Germany
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- Life&Brain Center, Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology I, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Life&Brain Center, Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology I, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
- Department of Systems Physiology, Medical Faculty, Institute of Physiology, Ruhr University of Bochum, Universitätsstr. 150, 44801, Bochum, Germany.
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Zou B, Zhang Q, Gan H, Qin Y, Zhou Y, Zhai X, Liang P. Long Noncoding RNA GAS5-Involved Progression of Neonatal Hydrocephalus and Inflammatory Responses. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01077-x. [PMID: 38429624 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01077-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Intraventricular hemorrhage results in posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH). Neonatal hydrocephalus remains a challenging disease due to the high failure rate of all management strategies. We evaluated long noncoding RNA growth arrest-specific 5 (GAS5)-mediated network in neonatal hydrocephalus, providing a new direction for the treatment of hydrocephalus. The PHH model was constructed in neonatal rats after intracerebroventricular injection with GAS5, miR-325-3p, and chaperonin containing T-complex protein 1, subunit 8 (CCT8) plasmids, or oligonucleotides. Next, behavioral tests, measurement of serum inflammation, observation of brain tissue pathology, and calculation of hemoglobin and brain water contents were implemented. GAS5, miR-325-3p, and CCT8 expression, in combination with their interactions, was checked. As the results reported, collagenase infusion induced hydrocephalus, impairing neurological function, enhancing inflammation and neuronal apoptosis, and increasing hemoglobin and brain water contents. GAS5 and CCT8 were up-regulated, while miR-325-3p was down-regulated in hydrocephalic rats. Downregulating GAS5/CCT8 or upregulating miR-325-3p could inhibit inflammatory response and improve neurological function in young hydrocephalic rats. GAS5 promotes CCT8 expression through sponge adsorption of miR-325-3p. GAS5 silencing-mediated protections against hydrocephalus were counteracted by CCT8 overexpression. In summary, GAS5 aggravates neonatal hydrocephalus and inflammatory responses in a way of leasing miR-325-3p-involved regulation of CCT8.
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- Bin Zou
- Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medical Research in Cognitive Development and Learning and Memory Disorders, No. 20, Jinyu Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing City, 401122, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing City, 401122, China
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- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing City, 400016, China
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- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing City, 400016, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medical Research in Cognitive Development and Learning and Memory Disorders, No. 20, Jinyu Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing City, 401122, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medical Research in Cognitive Development and Learning and Memory Disorders, No. 20, Jinyu Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing City, 401122, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health and Disorders, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Translational Medical Research in Cognitive Development and Learning and Memory Disorders, No. 20, Jinyu Avenue, Yubei District, Chongqing City, 401122, China.
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Luo D, Liu H, Liang X, Yan W, Ding C, Hu C, Yan D, Li J, Wu J. Analysis of the Potential Angiogenic Mechanisms of BuShenHuoXue Decoction against Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head Based on Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:700-717. [PMID: 38296807 PMCID: PMC10925519 DOI: 10.1111/os.13970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a common orthopedic disease with a high disability rate. The clinical effect of BuShenHuoXue decoction (BSHX) for ONFH is satisfactory. We aimed to elucidate the potential angiogenic mechanisms of BSHX in a rat femoral osteonecrosis model and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). METHODS With in vivo experiments, we established the steroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (SONFH) model using Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats (8-week-old). The rats were randomly divided into five group of 12 rats each and given the corresponding interventions: control, model (gavaged with 0.9% saline), BSHX low-, medium- and high-dose groups (0.132 3, 0.264 6, and 0.529 2 g/mL BSHX solution by gavage). After 12 weeks, haematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was preformed to evaluate rat osteonecrosis. the expression of angiogenic factors (CD31, VEGFA, KDR, VWF) in rat femoral head was detected by immunohistochemistry, qPCR and western blotting. In cell experiment, BMSCs were isolated and cultured in the femoral bone marrow cavity of 4-week-old SD rats. BMSCs were randomly divided into eight groups and intervened with different doses of BSHX-containing serum and glucocorticoids: control group (CG); BSHX low-, medium-, and high-dose groups (CG + 0.661 5, 1.323, and 2.646 g/kg BSHX gavage rat serum); dexamethasone (Dex) group; and Dex + BSHX low-, medium-, and high-dose groups (Dex + 0.661 5, 1.323, and 2.646 g/kg BSHX gavaged rat serum), the effects of BSHX-containing serum on the angiogenic capacity of BMSCs were examined by qPCR and Western blotting. A co-culture system of rat aortic endothelial cells (RAOECs) and BMSCs was then established. Migration and angiogenesis of RAOECs were observed using angiogenesis and transwell assay. Identification of potential targets of BSHX against ONFH was obtained using network pharmacology. RESULTS BSHX upregulated the expression of CD31, VEGFA, KDR, and VWF in rat femoral head samples and BMSCs (p < 0.05, vs. control group or model group). Different concentrations of BSHX-containing serum significantly ameliorated the inhibition of CD31, VEGFA, KDR and VWF expression by high concentrations of Dex. BSHX-containing serum-induced BMSCs promoted the migration and angiogenesis of RAOECs, reversed to some extent the adverse effect of Dex on microangiogenesis in RAOECs, and increased the number of microangiogenic vessels. Furthermore, we identified VEGFA, COL1A1, COL3A1, and SPP1 as important targets of BSHX against ONFH. CONCLUSION BSHX upregulated the expression of angiogenic factors in the femoral head tissue of ONFH model rats and promoted the angiogenic capacity of rat RAOECs and BMSCs. This study provides an important basis for the use of BSHX for ONFH prevention and treatment.
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- Di Luo
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese MedicineJinanChina
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Xu D, Fu J, Liu X, Hong Y, Chen X, Li S, Hou J, Zhang K, Zhou C, Zeng C, Zheng G, Wu H, Wang T. ELABELA-APJ Axis Enhances Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation and Migration via the METTL3/PI3K/AKT Pathway. Acta Naturae 2024; 16:111-118. [PMID: 38698964 PMCID: PMC11062101 DOI: 10.32607/actanaturae.17863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess a strong therapeutic potential in regenerative medicine. ELABELA (ELA) is a 32 amino acid peptide that binds to the apelin peptide jejunum receptor (APJ) to regulate cell proliferation and migration. The aim of this study was to investigate the function of ELA vis-a-vis the MSC proliferation and migration, and further explore the underlying mechanism. We demonstrated that the exogenous supplement of ELA boosts the proliferation and migration ability of MSCs, alongside improved in vitro cell viability. These capabilities were rendered moot upon APJ knockdown. In addition, ELA (5-20 μM) was shown to upregulate the expression of METTL3 in a concentrationdependent pattern, a capacity which was suppressed by APJ reduction, whereas the downregulation of METTL3 expression blocked the beneficial effects induced by ELA. ELA was also observed to upregulate the phosphorylation level of AKT. This ELA-induced activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway, however, is inhibited with knockdown of METTL3. Our data indicate that ELA could act as a promoter of MSC proliferation and migration in vitro through the APJ receptor, something which might be attributed to the activation of the METTL3/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Therefore, ELA is a candidate for optimizing MSC-based cell therapy, while METTL3 is a potential target for its promoting action on MSCs.
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- D. Xu
- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518003 China
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Li D, Liu L, He X, Wang N, Sun R, Li X, Yu T, Chu XM. Roles of long non-coding RNAs in angiogenesis-related diseases: Focusing on non-neoplastic aspects. Life Sci 2023; 330:122006. [PMID: 37544376 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2023.122006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Angiogenesis is a key process in organ and tissue morphogenesis, as well as growth during human development, and is coordinated by pro- and anti-angiogenic factors. When this balance is affected, the related physiological and pathological changes lead to disease. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are an important class of non-coding RNAs that do not encode proteins, but play a dynamic role in regulating gene expression. LncRNAs have been reported to be extensively involved in angiogenesis, particularly tumor angiogenesis. The non-tumor aspects have received relatively little attention and summary, but there is a broad space for research and exploration on lncRNA-targeted angiogenesis in this area. In this review, we focus on lncRNAs in angiogenesis-related diseases other than tumors, such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, stroke, diabetic complications, hypertension, osteoporosis, dermatosis, as well as, endocrine, neurological, and other systemic disorders. Moreover, multiple cell types have been implicated in lncRNA-targeted angiogenesis, but only endothelial cells have attracted widespread attention. Thus, we explore the roles of other cells. Finally, we summarize the potential research directions in the area of lncRNAs and angiogenesis that can be undertaken by combining cutting-edge technology and interdisciplinary research, which will provide new insights into the involvement of lncRNAs in angiogenesis-related diseases.
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- Daisong Li
- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59 Haier Road, Qingdao 266100, People's Republic of China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Echocardiography, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59 Haier Road, Qingdao 266100, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59 Haier Road, Qingdao 266100, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Echocardiography, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266000, People's Republic of China
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- Institute for Translational Medicine, Qingdao University, No. 38 Dengzhou Road, 266021, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 59 Haier Road, Qingdao 266100, People's Republic of China; Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 5 Zhiquan Road, Qingdao 266000, People's Republic of China.
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Zhao T, Sun Z, Lai X, Lu H, Liu L, Li S, Yuan JH, Guo Z. Tamoxifen exerts anti-peritoneal fibrosis effects by inhibiting H19-activated VEGFA transcription. J Transl Med 2023; 21:614. [PMID: 37697303 PMCID: PMC10494369 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04470-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains limited due to dialysis failure caused by peritoneal fibrosis. Tamoxifen (TAM), an inhibitor of estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1), has been reported to treat fibrosis, but the underlying mechanism remains unknown. In this study, we sought to explore whether tamoxifen played an anti-fibrotic role by affecting transcription factor ESR1. METHODS ESR1 expression was detected in the human peritoneum. Mice were daily intraperitoneally injected with 4.25% glucose PD dialysate containing 40 mM methylglyoxal for 2 weeks to establish PD-induced peritoneal fibrosis. Tamoxifen was administrated by daily gavage, at the dose of 10 mg/kg. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) and dual-luciferase reporter assay were performed to validate ESR1 bound H19 promoter. Gain-of-function and loss-of-function experiments were performed to investigate the biological roles of H19 on the mesothelial-mesenchymal transition (MMT) of human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMCs). Intraperitoneal injection of nanomaterial-wrapped 2'-O-Me-modified small interfering RNA was applied to suppress H19 in the mouse peritoneum. RNA immunoprecipitation and RNA pull-down assays demonstrated binding between H19 and p300. Exfoliated peritoneal cells were obtained from peritoneal dialysis effluent to analyze the correlations between ESR1 (or H19) and peritoneal solute transfer rate (PSTR). RESULTS ESR1 was increased significantly in the peritoneum after long-term exposure to PD dialysate. Tamoxifen treatment ameliorated high glucose-induced MMT of HPMCs, improved ultrafiltration rate, and decreased PSTR of mouse peritoneum. Tamoxifen reduced the H19 level by decreasing the ESR1 transcription of H19. Depletion of H19 reversed the pro-fibrotic effect of high glucose while ectopic expression of H19 exacerbated fibrotic pathological changes. Intraperitoneal injection of nanomaterial-wrapped 2'-O-Me-modified siRNAs targeting H19 mitigated PD-related fibrosis in mice. RNA immunoprecipitation (RIP) and RNA pull-down results delineated that H19 activated VEGFA expression by binding p300 to the VEGFA promoter and inducing histone acetylation of the VEGFA promoter. ESR1 and H19 were promising targets to predict peritoneal function. CONCLUSIONS High glucose-induced MMT of peritoneal mesothelial cells in peritoneal dialysis via activating ESR1. In peritoneal mesothelial cells, ESR1 transcribed the H19 and H19 binds to transcription cofactor p300 to activate the VEGFA. Targeting ESR1/H19/VEGFA pathway provided new hope for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.
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- Tingting Zhao
- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, 200433, China
- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Nutrition, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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- Department of Nephrology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Shirvaliloo M. LncRNA H19 promotes tumor angiogenesis in smokers by targeting anti-angiogenic miRNAs. Epigenomics 2023; 15:61-73. [PMID: 36802727 DOI: 10.2217/epi-2022-0145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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A key concept in drug discovery is the identification of candidate therapeutic targets such as long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) because of their extensive involvement in neoplasms, and impressionability by smoking. Induced by exposure to cigarette smoke, lncRNA H19 targets and inactivates miR-29, miR-30a, miR-107, miR-140, miR-148b, miR-199a and miR-200, which control the rate of angiogenesis by inhibiting BiP, DLL4, FGF7, HIF1A, HIF1B, HIF2A, PDGFB, PDGFRA, VEGFA, VEGFB, VEGFC, VEGFR1, VEGFR2 and VEGFR3. Nevertheless, these miRNAs are often dysregulated in bladder cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, glioma, gastric adenocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, meningioma, non-small-cell lung carcinoma, oral squamous cell carcinoma, ovarian cancer, prostate adenocarcinoma and renal cell carcinoma. As such, the present perspective article seeks to establish an evidence-based hypothetical model of how a smoking-related lncRNA known as H19 might aggravate angiogenesis by interfering with miRNAs that would otherwise regulate angiogenesis in a nonsmoking individual.
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- Milad Shirvaliloo
- Infectious & Tropical Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, 15731, Iran.,Future Science Group, Unitec House, 2 Albert Place, London, N3 1QB, UK
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Long noncoding RNA H19 synergizes with STAT1 to regulate SNX10 in rheumatoid arthritis. Mol Immunol 2023; 153:106-118. [PMID: 36459790 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2022.11.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Erosive destruction of joint structures is an important event in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) development where fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) represent the main effectors. The implication of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in RA has not been clearly established. Here, we sought to assess the function of lncRNA H19 in RA by assessing its contribution to the phenotype of FLS. H19 was overexpressed in RA-FLS, and H19 promoted RA-FLS proliferation, invasion as well as angiogenesis and reduced RA-FLS apoptosis. Moreover, H19 loss significantly alleviated joint redness and swelling and reduced inflammatory response, synovial hyperplasia and cartilage damage in arthritic mice induced by collagen. Mechanistically, H19 significantly increased the transcription of sorting nexin (SNX) 10 in RA-FLS by promoting STAT1 translocation into the nucleus. Overexpression of SNX10 or STAT1 mitigated the repressing effects of H19 loss on RA in mice. Our findings highlight that H19 upregulation may result in the development of FLS-mediated RA via the STAT1/SNX10 axis. H19 might serve as a possible therapeutic target for RA treatment.
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Wang Y, Zhai S, Xing J, Zhang J, He Y, Wang G, Li T. Long Noncoding RNA DSCAM-AS1 Facilitates Proliferation and Migration of Hemangioma Endothelial Cells by Targeting miR-411-5p/TPD52 Axis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 2022:8696432. [PMID: 36267843 PMCID: PMC9578823 DOI: 10.1155/2022/8696432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Background Diagnosed as a kind of vascular neoplasm of infancy, hemangioma (HA) occurs mainly due to the aberrant proliferation of endothelial cells. Existing evidence has manifested the close relationship of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) with the pathogenesis of HA. Although lncRNA DSCAM antisense RNA 1 (DSCAM-AS1) has been revealed to be implicated in the progression of human diseases, the underlying mechanism DSCAM-AS1 exerts in HA formation is unclear. Aims To figure out how DSCAM-AS1 may regulate the progression of human hemangioma endothelial cells (HemECs). Methods DSCAM-AS1 expression was verified through RT-qPCR detection. Functional assays including EdU assay, colony formation assay, flow cytometry analysis, TUNEL assay, and transwell assay were applied to evaluate cell proliferation, apoptosis, and migration upon DSCAM-AS1 knockdown. Moreover, RNA pull-down assay, luciferase reporter assay, RIP assay, and other mechanism experiments were utilized for evaluating the correlation of DSCAM-AS1 and RNAs in HemECs. Results DSCAM-AS1 knockdown inhibited proliferative capability and migratory capability of HemECs whereas expedited apoptosis. Molecular mechanism results testified DSCAM-AS1 could function as a ceRNA to bind miR-411-5p in HemECs. Besides, it was confirmed that tumor protein D52 (TPD52) served as a downstream target of miR-411-5p in HemECs. More importantly, related rescue assays uncovered that elevated expression of TPD52 or inhibited expression of miR-411-5p reversed the repressive progression of HemECs mediated by DSCAM-AS1 depletion. Conclusion DSCAM-AS1 expedited HA progression via miR-411-5p/TPD52 pathway, which provided a novel therapeutic option for HA treatment.
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- Yulong Wang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000 Henan, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The People's Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou City, 450000 Henan Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471000 Henan, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, 350000 Fujian, China
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- Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital and Henan Provincial Neurointerventional Engineering Research Center, Zhengzhou City, 450000 Henan Province, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The People's Hospital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou City, 450000 Henan Province, China
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- Zhengzhou University People's Hospital, Henan Provincial People's Hospital and Henan Provincial Neurointerventional Engineering Research Center, Zhengzhou City, 450000 Henan Province, China
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Zou Y, Shi Y, Sun F, Liu J, Guo Y, Zhang H, Lu X, Gong Y, Xia S. Extreme gradient boosting model to assess risk of central cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma: Individual prediction using SHapley Additive exPlanations. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2022; 225:107038. [PMID: 35930861 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2022.107038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Central cervical lymph node metastasis (CLNM) is considered a risk factor for recurrence in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Traditional machine learning models suffered from "black-box" problems, which could not exactly explain the interactive effects of the risk factors. We aimed to develop an eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model to assess CLNM, including positive and negative effects. METHODS 1,122 patients with PTC admitted at Tianjin First Central Hospital from 2016 to 2020 were retrospectively selected. They were randomly divided into the training and test datasets with an 8:2 ratio. 108 patients with PTC admitted at Binzhou Medical University Hospital in 2020 served as the validation dataset. The XGBoost model was used to assess CLNM. The 10-fold cross-validation was utilized for model selection, and the metric used to evaluate classification performance was the average area under the curve (AUC) of 10-fold cross-validation. Interpretation and transparency of the "black-box" problem were performed. SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) and local interpretable model-agnostic explanation (LIME) were used to ensure the stability and reliability of the model. RESULTS The XGBoost model based on ultrasound and dual-energy computed tomography images of the solitary primary lesion had an excellent performance for assessing CLNM, with average AUCs of 0.918, 0.903, and 0.881 in the training, test, and validation datasets, respectively. SHAP plots showed the influence of each parameter on the XGBoost model, including positive (i.e., capsular invasion, diameter, iodine concentration in the venous phase, and calcification) and negative (i.e., sex and age) impacts. For all cases, the capsular invasion prediction weight was the highest; for individual cases, different predictors were assigned different weights. Moreover, the performance of the XGBoost model was better than classical machine-learning models. CONCLUSIONS This study developed and validated an XGBoost model for assessing CLNM in patients with PTC. The ability to visually interpret the positive and negative effects made the XGBoost model an effective tool for guiding clinical treatment.
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- Ying Zou
- Department of Radiology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 314 Anshan West Road, Nan Kai District, Tianjin 300193, China; Department of Radiology, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, No. 314 Anshan West Road, Nan Kai District, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, No. 661 Huanghe 2nd Road, Binzhou City, Shandong 256603, China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, Binzhou Medical University Hospital, No. 661 Huanghe 2nd Road, Binzhou City, Shandong 256603, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 314 Anshan West Road, Nan Kai District, Tianjin 300193, China; Department of Radiology, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, No. 314 Anshan West Road, Nan Kai District, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, No.24 Fukang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, China
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- Department of Radiologist, Yidu central hospital of Weifang, No. 4138 LingLongShan nan Road, Qing Zhou City, Shandong, 262500, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 314 Anshan West Road, Nan Kai District, Tianjin 300193, China; Department of Radiology, National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Acupuncture and Moxibustion, No. 314 Anshan West Road, Nan Kai District, Tianjin 300193, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Hospital of ITCWM Nan Kai Hospital, No.6 Changjiang Road, Nan Kai District, Tianjin 300100, China
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- Department of Radiology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, School of Medicine, Nankai University, No.24 Fukang Road, Nankai District, Tianjin 300192, China.
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Zeng J, Chen M, Yang Y, Wu B. A novel hypoxic lncRNA, HRL-SC, promotes the proliferation and migration of human dental pulp stem cells through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:286. [PMID: 35765088 PMCID: PMC9241257 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-022-02970-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) are critical for pulp generation. hDPSCs proliferate faster under hypoxia, but the mechanism by which long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) regulates this process is not fully understood. Methods Novel lncRNAs were obtained by reanalysis of transcriptome datasets from RNA-Seq under hypoxia compared with normoxia, and a differential expression analysis of target genes was performed. Bioinformatics analyses, including gene ontology analysis, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis and gene set enrichment analysis, were used to understand the function of key novel lncRNAs. hDPSCs were isolated from dental pulp tissue. EdU and scratch wound healing assays were used to detect the proliferation and migration of hDPSCs. qRT-PCR was used to detect changes in the RNA expression of selected genes. RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization, small interfering RNA, qRT-PCR and Western blot analysis were used to explore the function of key novel lncRNAs. Results We identified 496 novel lncRNAs in hDPSCs under hypoxia, including 45 differentially expressed novel lncRNAs. Of these, we focused on a key novel lncRNA, which we designated HRL-SC (hypoxia-responsive lncRNA in stem cells). Functional annotation revealed that HRL-SC was associated with hypoxic conditions and the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. HRL-SC was mainly located in the cytoplasm of hDPSCs and had stable high expression under hypoxia. Knockdown of HRL-SC inhibited the proliferation and migration of hDPSCs and the expression levels of PI3K/AKT-related marker proteins. Furthermore, the AKT activator SC79 partially offset the inhibitory effect caused by the knockdown, indicating that HRL-SC promoted hDPSCs through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Conclusions Hypoxia-responsive lncRNA HRL-SC promotes the proliferation and migration of hDPSCs through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, and this understanding may facilitate the regenerative application of hDPSCs. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13287-022-02970-5.
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- Junkai Zeng
- Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Shenzhen Stomatology Hospital (Pingshan), Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 510515, Guangdong, People's Republic of China. .,School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang J, Liu S, Jiang L, Hou J, Yang Z. Curcumin Improves Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Outcomes by Modulating Mitochondrial Metabolism and Apoptosis in a Rat Model of Cardiac Arrest. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:908755. [PMID: 35665263 PMCID: PMC9160380 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.908755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Curcumin, a diarylheptanoid chemical compound extracted from curcuma longa, exerts a variety of biological and pharmacological effects in numerous pathological conditions, including ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury. In this study, we investigated its role in post-resuscitation myocardial dysfunction in a rat model of cardiac arrest (CA) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by targeting on mitochondrial metabolism and apoptosis. Methods Animals were randomized into three groups: sham, control and curcumin, with fifteen rats in each group. Ventricular fibrillation (VF) was induced in the rats of the control and curcumin groups. The rats in the two groups were untreated for 8 min, followed by CPR for 8 min. Placebo (saline) or curcumin was administered by intraperitoneal injection, respectively, 5 min after successful resuscitation. Myocardial function was measured at baseline and post-resuscitation for 6 h consecutively. Ten rats in each group were closely observed for an additional 66 h to analyze the survival status, and the remaining five were sacrificed for the measurement of mitochondrial parameters and cell apoptosis. Results Compared with the control group, myocardial function was significantly enhanced in the curcumin group, contributing to a better survival status. Curcumin treatment mitigated the depletion of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and the production of malondialdehyde (MDA). The structural damage of mitochondria was also alleviated, with improved conditions of mPTP and ΔΨm. Curcumin boosted the production of ATP and attenuated myocardial apoptosis. Cytochrome C, caspase-3 and its cleavage were suppressed by curcumin. Proteins closely related to the functional performance of mitochondria, including uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) and uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) were downregulated, while mitochondrial transcription factor A (mtTFA) was upregulated. Conclusion Curcumin improves the outcomes of CPR via alleviating myocardial dysfunction induced by I/R injury. It exhibits anti-oxidation properties. Moreover, it is capable of ameliorating mitochondrial structure and energy metabolism, as well as inhibiting the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. UCP2, UCP3, and mtTFA might also be involved in curcumin mediated protective effects on mitochondria.
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Shirazi-Tehrani E, Chamasemani A, Firouzabadi N, Mousaei M. ncRNAs and polyphenols: new therapeutic strategies for hypertension. RNA Biol 2022; 19:575-587. [PMID: 35438046 PMCID: PMC9037439 DOI: 10.1080/15476286.2022.2066335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Polyphenols have gained significant attention in protecting several chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Accumulating evidence indicates that polyphenols have potential protective roles for various CVDs. Hypertension (HTN) is among the hazardous CVDs accounting for nearly 8.5 million deaths worldwide. HTN is a complex and multifactorial disease and a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors play major roles in its development. However, the underlying regulatory mechanisms are still elusive. Polyphenols have shown to cause favourable and beneficial effects in the management of HTN. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) as influential mediators in modulating the biological properties of polyphenols, have shown significant footprints in CVDs. ncRNAs control basic functions in virtually all cell types relevant to the cardiovascular system and, thus, a direct link with blood pressure (BP) regulation is highly probable. Recent evidence suggests that a number of ncRNAs, including main small ncRNAs, microRNAs (miRNAs) and long ncRNAs (lncRNAs), play crucial roles with respect to the antihypertensive effects of polyphenols. Indeed, targeting lncRNAs by polyphenols will be a novel and promising strategy in the management of HTN. Herein, we reviewed the effects of polyphenols in HTN. Additionally, we emphasized on the potential effects of polyphenols on regulations of main ncRNAs, which imply the role of polyphenols in regulating ncRNAs in order to exert protective effects and thus proposing them as new targets for HTN treatment.Abbreviations : CVD: cardiovascular disease; BP: blood pressure; HTN: hypertension, lncRNAs: long noncoding RNAs; p38-MAPK: p38-mitogenactivated protein kinase; OPCs: oligomeric procyanidins; GTP: guanosine triphosphate; ROS: reactive oxygen species; cGMP: cyclic guanosine monophosphate; SGC: soluble guanylate cyclase; PI3K: phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase; cGMP: Cyclic GMP; eNOS: endothelial NO synthase; ERK ½: extracellular signal-regulated kinase ½; L-Arg: L-Arginine; MAPK: mitogen-activated protein kinases; NO: Nitric oxide; P: Phosphorus; PDK1: Phosphoinositide-dependent kinase 1; PI3-K: Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase; PIP2: Phosphatidylinositol diphosphate; ncRNAs: non-protein-coding RNA; miRNAs: microRNAs; OPCs: oligomeric procyanidins; RES: resveratrol; GE: grape extract; T2DM: type 2 diabetes mellitus; IL: interleukin; TNF-α: tumour necrosis factor-alpha; NF-κB: nuclear factor NF-kappa-B; ALP: alkaline phosphatase; PARP1: poly [ADP-ribose] polymerase 1; HIF1a: Hypoxia-inducible-factor 1A; NFATc2: nuclear factor of activated T cells 2; PAD: peripheral artery disease; SHR: spontaneously hypertensive rat; RAAS: renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; AT1R: angiotensin type-1 receptor; Nox: NADPH oxidase; HO-1: haem oxygenase-1; JAK/STAT: Janus kinase/signal transducers/activators of the transcription; PNS: panax notoginseng saponin; snoRNA: small nucleolar RNA; hnRNA: heterogeneous nuclear RNA; VSMCs: vascular smooth muscle cells; irf7: interferon regulatory factor 7; limo2: LIM only domain 2; GWAS: genome-wide association study; GAS5: Growth arrest-specific 5; Asb3, Ankyrin repeat and SPCS box containing 3; Chac2: cation transport regulator homolog 2; Pex11b: peroxisomal membrane 11B; Sp5: Sp5 transcription factor; EGCG: epigallocatechin gallate; ApoE: Apo lipoprotein E; ERK-MAP kinase: extracellular signal-regulated kinases-mitogen-activated protein kinase; PAH: pulmonary artery hypertension; PAP: pulmonary arterial pressure; HIF1a: hypoxia-inducible-factor 1A; NFATc2: nuclear factor of activated T cells 2; HMEC-1: Human microvascular endothelial cells; stat2: signal transducers and activators of transcription 2; JNK: c-Jun N-terminal kinase; iNOS: inducible NO synthase. SNP: single nucleotide polymorphism; CAD: coronary artery disease.
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- Elham Shirazi-Tehrani
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Archaea Centre, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen N, Denmark
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Li X, Zhang Y, Su L, Cai L, Zhang C, Zhang J, Sun J, Chai M, Cai M, Wu Q, Zhang C, Yan X, Wang L, Huang X. FGF21 alleviates pulmonary hypertension by inhibiting mTORC1/EIF4EBP1 pathway via H19. J Cell Mol Med 2022; 26:3005-3021. [PMID: 35437883 PMCID: PMC9097832 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Long non‐coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a significant role in pulmonary hypertension (PH). Our preliminary data showed that hypoxia‐induced PH is attenuated by fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) administration. Therefore, we further investigated the regulatory role of long non‐coding RNAs in PH treated with FGF21. RNA sequencing analysis and real‐time PCR identified a significantly up‐regulation of the H19 after FGF21 administration. Moreover, gain‐ and loss‐of‐function assays demonstrated that FGF21 suppressed hypoxia‐induced proliferation of pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells partially through upregulation of H19. In addition, FGF21 deficiency markedly exacerbated hypoxia‐induced increases of pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary vascular remodelling. In addition, AAV‐mediated H19 overexpression reversed the malignant phenotype of FGF21 knockout mice under hypoxia expose. Further investigation uncovered that H19 also acted as an orchestra conductor that inhibited the function of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) by disrupting the interaction of mTORC1 with eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E–binding protein 1 (EIF4EBP1). Our work highlights the important role of H19 in PH treated with FGF21 and suggests a mechanism involving mTORC1/EIF4EBP1 inhibition, which may provide a fundamental for clinical application of FGF21 in PH.
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- Xiuchun Li
- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Chinese-American Research Institute for Diabetic Complications at Department of Pharmacy, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Chinese-American Research Institute for Diabetic Complications at Department of Pharmacy, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Heart and Lung, Wenzhou, P.R. China
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Tang W, Lu G, Ji Y, Xu Y. Long non‑coding RNA PCAT1 sponges miR‑134‑3p to regulate PITX2 expression in breast cancer. Mol Med Rep 2022; 25:75. [PMID: 35014684 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2022.12591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer among women. Long non‑coding (lnc)RNAs and microRNAs (miRs) both regulate the expression of key genes in tumorigenesis. The present study aimed to explore the molecular mechanism of the prostate cancer‑associated transcript 1 (PCAT1)/miR‑134‑3p/pituitary homeobox 2 (PITX2) in BC. Reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR was performed to examine the expression of miR‑134‑3p. Cell proliferation, viability, cell cycle, apoptosis and migration were analyzed using Cell Counting Kit‑8, colony formation, flow cytometry, wound healing and Transwell assays. Protein expression levels were determined by western blotting. The present study demonstrated that PCAT1 was significantly highly expressed in BC cells. Knockdown of PCAT1 significantly inhibited cell proliferation, migration and invasion, but promoted apoptosis in human BC cell lines. The results of the dual‑luciferase assay showed that PCAT1 targeted miR‑134‑3p, and PITX2 was a potential target of miR‑134‑3p. Western blotting results demonstrated that PCAT1 knockdown significantly reduced the protein expression levels of anti‑apoptotic protein Bcl‑2, and significantly upregulated the protein expression levels of proapoptotic proteins, Bax, cleaved caspase‑3 and cleaved caspase‑9. Furthermore, the effect of a miR‑134‑3p inhibitor on BC progression was rescued by the knockdown of PITX2 in cells transfected with short hairpin RNA‑lncRNA PCAT1. To conclude, the results of the present study indicated that the PCAT1/miR‑134‑3p/PITX2 axis could be a promising therapeutic target in BC treatment.
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- Weiming Tang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Liyang People's Hospital, Liyang, Jiangsu 213300, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Liyang People's Hospital, Liyang, Jiangsu 213300, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Liyang People's Hospital, Liyang, Jiangsu 213300, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Liyang People's Hospital, Liyang, Jiangsu 213300, P.R. China
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Chen W, Wang H, Li T, Liu T, Yang W, Jin A, Ding L, Zhang C, Pan B, Guo W, Wang B. A novel prognostic model for hepatocellular carcinoma based on 5 microRNAs related to vascular invasion. BMC Med Genomics 2022; 15:34. [PMID: 35197055 PMCID: PMC8867887 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-022-01162-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is prevalent worldwide with a high mortality rate. Prognosis prediction is crucial for improving HCC patient outcomes, but effective tools are still lacking. Characteristics related to vascular invasion (VI), an important process involved in HCC recurrence and metastasis, may provide ideas on prognosis prediction. METHODS Tools, including R 4.0.3, Funrich version 3, Cytoscape 3.8.2, STRING 11.5, Venny 2.1.0, and GEPIA 2, were used to perform bioinformatic analyses. The VI-related microRNAs (miRNAs) were identified using Gene Expression Omnibus HCC miRNA dataset GSE67140, containing 81 samples of HCC with VI and 91 samples of HCC without VI. After further evaluated the identified miRNAs based on The Cancer Genome Atlas database, a prognostic model was constructed via Cox regression analysis. The miRNAs in this model were also verified in HCC patients. Moreover, a nomogram was developed by integrating risk score from the prognostic model with clinicopathological parameters. Finally, a potential miRNA-mRNA network related to VI was established through weighted gene co-expression network analysis of HCC mRNA dataset GSE20017, containing 40 samples of HCC with VI and 95 samples of HCC without VI. RESULTS A prognostic model of 5 VI-related miRNAs (hsa-miR-126-3p, hsa-miR-148a-3p, hsa-miR-15a-5p, hsa-miR-30a-5p, hsa-miR-199a-5p) was constructed. The area under receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.709 in predicting 5-year survival rate, with a sensitivity of 0.74 and a specificity of 0.63. The nomogram containing risk score could also predict prognosis. Moreover, a VI-related miRNA-mRNA network covering 4 miRNAs and 15 mRNAs was established. CONCLUSION The prognostic model and nomogram might be potential tools in HCC management, and the VI-related miRNA-mRNA network gave insights into how VI was developed.
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- Wei Chen
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Geriatric Institute of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Xiamen Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Wusong Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Cancer Center, Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Xiamen Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Xiamen, China. .,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Wusong Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Cancer Center, Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Wusong Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Chen X, Zhou C, Xu D, Liu X, Li S, Hou J, Zhang K, Zeng C, Zheng G, Wu H, Wu H, Wang W, Fu J, Wang T. Peptide hormone ELABELA promotes rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and migration by manipulating the cell cycle through the PI3K/AKT pathway under the hypoxia and ischemia microenvironmemt. Stem Cell Res Ther 2022; 13:32. [PMID: 35090551 PMCID: PMC8796437 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-021-02691-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are emerging as a potential candidate for stem cell transplantation to repair myocardial tissue in myocardial infarctions (MI). However, there are some pivotal limitations such as poor survival and low migration capacity of MSCs in hypoxic and ischemic microenvironments of MI. Our previous work verified that ELABELA (also abbreviated as ELA), a peptide hormone, could play a role as a growth factor and prolong the life span of rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (RAT BM-MSCs) under hypoxic and ischemic conditions. Nevertheless, the influence of ELA on the cell cycle, proliferation, and migration remains elusive. This study will further explore the improvement of the biological functions of ELA-treated RAT BM-MSCs, so as to provide a reference for improving the efficacy of RAT BM-MSCs in MI. METHODS Rat BM-MSCs were isolated from 80 to 120 g Sprague Dawley rats by flushing femurs and tibias under the aseptic condition. RAT BM-MSCs of the third passage were divided into control group, hypoxic/ischemic (H/I) group, ELA group, ELA-LY group and LY group. RAT BM-MSCs were cultured under normoxia in control group. In H/I group, RAT BM-MSCs were exposed to hypoxia (1% O2) and serum deprivation for 24 h. RAT BM-MSCs in ELA group were treated with 5 µM ELA prior to the H/I exposure for 24 h. The PI3K/AKT inhibitor, LY294002 (50 µM), was used in ELA-LY group and LY group to observe the effect of ELA on PI3K/AKT activation. Cell proliferation ability was examined by CCK-8. Cell cycle was assessed with flow cytometry. Cell migration was evaluated by Transwell assay. Expression levels of total-AKT, phosphorylated-AKT, and cell cycle-associated proteins were examined by Western blotting. RESULTS ELA-treated RAT BM-MSCs exhibited significantly higher proliferation ability, cell viability, and migration under H/I conditions. The cell cycle analysis showed that an increased proportion of cells in the S and G2/M phases of the cell cycle were observed in ELA-treated RAT BM-MSCs. The addition of ELA activated the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Additionally, upon treating with the inhibitor of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, ELA-triggered proliferation, cell viability, and migration were abrogated. CONCLUSIONS ELA can be used to enhance the proliferation ability, cell viability, and migration of RAT BM-MSCs through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and alleviate cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase under hypoxic and ischemic injury. Thus, this study provides a promising strategy that ELA may help to optimize the mesenchymal stem cell-based therapy in MI.
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- Xuxiang Chen
- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518003, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Ye Y, Zhao X, Xu Y, Yu J. Hypoxia-Inducible Non-coding RNAs in Mesenchymal Stem Cell Fate and Regeneration. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2021.799716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can differentiate into multiple cell lines, which makes them an important source of cells for tissue engineering applications. They are defined by the capability to renew themselves and maintain pluripotency. This ability is modulated by the balance between complex cues from cellular microenvironment. Self-renewal and differentiation abilities are regulated by particular microenvironmental signals. Oxygen is considered to be an important part of cell microenvironment, which not only acts as a metabolic substrate but also a signal molecule. It has been proved that MSCs are hypoxic in the physiological environment. Signals from MSCs' microenvironment or niche which means the anatomical location of the MSCs, maintain the final properties of MSCs. Physiological conditions like oxygen tension are deemed to be a significant part of the mesenchymal stem cell niche, and have been proved to be involved in modulating embryonic and adult MSCs. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), which play a key role in cell signal transduction, transcription and translation of genes, have been widely concerned as epigenetic regulators in a great deal of tissues. With the rapid development of bioinformatics analysis tools and high-throughput RNA sequencing technology, more and more evidences show that ncRNAs play a key role in tissue regeneration. It shows potential as a biomarker of MSC differentiation. In this paper, we reviewed the physiological correlation of hypoxia as a unique environmental parameter which is conducive to MSC expansion and maintenance, discussed the correlation of tissue engineering, and summarized the influence of hypoxia related ncRNAs on MSCs' fate and regeneration. This review will provide reference for future research of MSCs' regeneration.
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Lee PW, Wu BS, Yang CY, Lee OKS. Molecular Mechanisms of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapy in Acute Kidney Injury. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:11406. [PMID: 34768837 PMCID: PMC8583897 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) causes a lot of harm to human health but is treated by only supportive therapy in most cases. Recent evidence shows that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) benefit kidney regeneration through releasing paracrine factors and extracellular vesicles (EVs) to the recipient kidney cells and are considered to be promising cellular therapy for AKI. To develop more efficient, precise therapies for AKI, we review the therapeutic mechanism of MSCs and MSC-derived EVs in AKI and look for a better understanding of molecular signaling and cellular communication between donor MSCs and recipient kidney cells. We also review recent clinical trials of MSC-EVs in AKI. This review summarizes the molecular mechanisms of MSCs' therapeutic effects on kidney regeneration, expecting to comprehensively facilitate future clinical application for treating AKI.
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Grants
- Yin Yen-Liang Foundation Development and Construction Plan (107F-M01-0504) National Yang-Ming University
- MOST 108-2923-B-010-002-MY3, MOST 109-2314-B-010-053-MY3, MOST 109-2811-B-010-532, MOST 109-2926-I-010-502, MOST 109-2823-8-010-003-CV, MOST 109-2622-B-010-006, MOST 109-2321-B-010-006, MOST 110-2923-B-A49A-501-MY3, and MOST 110-2321-B-A49-003 Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- V106D25-003-MY3, VGHUST107-G5-3-3, VGHUST109-V5-1-2, and V110C-194 Taipei Veterans General Hospital
- Center for Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio-devices (IDS2B) Ministry of Education
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- Pei-Wen Lee
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan; (P.-W.L.); (B.-S.W.)
- Hong Deh Clinic, Taipei 11251, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan; (P.-W.L.); (B.-S.W.)
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan; (P.-W.L.); (B.-S.W.)
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 11217, Taiwan
- Center for Intelligent Drug Systems and Smart Bio-Devices (IDS2B), National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan
- Stem Cell Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan; (P.-W.L.); (B.-S.W.)
- Faculty of Medicine, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
- Stem Cell Research Center, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40447, Taiwan
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Du Z, Shi X, Guan A. lncRNA H19 facilitates the proliferation and differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells via EZH2-dependent LATS1 methylation. MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS 2021; 25:116-126. [PMID: 34401209 PMCID: PMC8339349 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2021.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) have been recognized as a candidate cell source for tissue engineering. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are differentially expressed in inflamed human dental pulp tissues. The present study is aimed at investigating the role of lncRNA H19 in the differentiation potential of hDPSCs. hDPSCs were successfully isolated and cultured, followed by conducting gain and loss-of-function experiments on lncRNA H19 and large tumor suppressor 1 (LATS1) to elucidate their respective biological functions in hDPSCs. lncRNA H19 was able to promote, whereas LATS1 was found to inhibit the differentiation, proliferation, and migration capabilities of hDPSCs. LATS1 was found to activate the Hippo-Yes-associated protein (YAP) signaling pathway by decreasing levels of YAP and Tafazzin (TAZ). The effects of lncRNA H19 on hDPSCs were achieved by repressing LATS1 through enhancer of zeste homolog 2-induced trimethylation of histone 3 at lysine 27. Finally, hDPSCs overexpressing lncRNA H19 and/or LATS1 were transplanted into nude mice. It was shown that lncRNA H19 inhibited LATS1 to promote the production of odontoblasts in vivo. Taken together, lncRNA H19 serves as a contributor to the differentiation potential of hDPSCs via the inhibition of LATS1, therefore highlighting novel therapeutic targets for dental pulp repair.
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- Zhen Du
- Department of Stomatology, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi 276000, Shandong Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi 276000, Shandong Province, P.R. China
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- Department of Stomatology, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi 276000, Shandong Province, P.R. China
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Moghadam MHB, Shoorei H, Bahroudi Z, Taheri M, Taheriazam A. The impact of non-coding RNAs on normal stem cells. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:112050. [PMID: 34426251 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Self-renewal and differentiation into diverse cells are two main characteristics of stem cells. These cells have important roles in development and homeostasis of different tissues and are supposed to facilitate tissue regeneration. Function of stem cells is regulated by dynamic interactions between external signaling, epigenetic factors, and molecules that regulate expression of genes. Among the highly appreciated regulators of function of stem cells are long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs). Impact of miR-342-5p, miR-145, miR-1297, miR-204-5p, miR-132, miR-128-3p, hsa-miR-302, miR-26b-5p and miR-10a are among miRNAs that regulate function of stem cells. Among lncRNAs, AK141205, ANCR, MEG3, Pnky, H19, TINCR, HULC, EPB41L4A-AS1 and SNHG7 have important roles in the regulation of stem cells. In the current paper, we aimed at reviewing the importance of miRNAs and lncRNAs in differentiation of stem cells both in normal and diseased conditions. For this purpose, we searched PubMed/Medline and google scholar databases using "stem cell" AND "lncRNA", or "long non-coding RNA", or "microRNA" or "miRNA".
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- Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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Hao F, Bi YN, Wang L, Wang Y, Ma J, Cui P, Li X, Sun S, Ning L, Huang Y, Jiao X, Chen D. miR-199a-5p suppresses epithelial- mesenchymal-transition in anaplastic thyroid carcinoma cells via targeting Snail signals. Cancer Biomark 2021; 29:317-326. [PMID: 32716347 DOI: 10.3233/cbm-201518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been validated to play prominent roles in the occurrence and development of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC). miR-199a-5p was previously reported to act as a tumor suppressor or oncomiRNA in various types of cancer. However, its accurate expression, function, and mechanism in ATC remain unclear. Here, we find that miR-199a-5p is significantly downregulated in ATC tissues compared with adjacent non-cancerous tissues. Overexpression of miR-199a-5p significantly inhibits migration and invasion of ATC cells in vitro, and lung metastasis in vivo. Importantly, miR-199a-5p suppresses epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) both in vitro and in vivo by targeting Snail. Taken together, this study reveals that miR-199a-5p is critical to the EMT progression in ATC cells. Targeting the pathway described here may be a novel approach for inhibiting metastasis of ATC.
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- Fengyun Hao
- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Operating Room, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Thyroid Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Clinical Lab, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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Hou J, Zeng C, Zheng G, Liang L, Jiang L, Yang Z. LncRNAs Participate in Post-Resuscitation Myocardial Dysfunction Through the PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway in a Rat Model of Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Front Physiol 2021; 12:689531. [PMID: 34194340 PMCID: PMC8238007 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.689531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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In this study, we aimed to explore the role of lncRNAs in post-resuscitation myocardial dysfunction in a rat model of CA-CPR. A rat model of CA-CPR was constructed using a VF method. Myocardial functions, including cardiac output (CO), ejection fraction (EF), and myocardial performance index (MPI), were evaluated at the baseline, and 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 h after resuscitation. A high throughput sequencing method was used to screen the differentially expressed lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs, which were further analyzed with bioinformatics. In addition, relationships between the molecules involved in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway were explored with ceRNA network. Compared with the sham group, EF was significantly reduced and MPI was increased at the five consecutive time points in the CA-CPR group. 68 lncRNAs were upregulated and 40 lncRNAs were downregulated in the CA-CPR group, while 30 miRNAs were downregulated and 19 miRNAs were upregulated. Moreover, mRNAs were also differentially expressed, with 676 upregulated and 588 downregulated. GO analysis suggested that genes associated with cell proliferation, cell death and programmed cell death were significantly enriched. KEGG analysis showed that the PI3K/Akt, MAPK and Ras signaling pathways were the three most-enriched pathways. Construction of a ceRNA regulatory network indicated that LOC102549506, LOC103689920, and LOC103690137 might play important roles in the regulation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway in the CA-CPR treated rat. Taken together, LncRNAs, including LOC102549506, LOC103689920 and LOC103690137, might participate in post-resuscitation myocardial dysfunction by functioning as ceRNAs and regulating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.
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- Jingying Hou
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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An Insight into the microRNAs Associated with Arteriovenous and Cavernous Malformations of the Brain. Cells 2021; 10:cells10061373. [PMID: 34199498 PMCID: PMC8227573 DOI: 10.3390/cells10061373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background: Brain arteriovenous malformations (BAVMs) and cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) are rare developmental anomalies of the intracranial vasculature, with an irregular tendency to rupture, and as of yet incompletely deciphered pathophysiology. Because of their variety in location, morphology, and size, as well as unpredictable natural history, they represent a management challenge. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are strands of non-coding RNA of around 20 nucleotides that are able to modulate the expression of target genes by binding completely or partially to their respective complementary sequences. Recent breakthroughs have been made on elucidating their contribution to BAVM and CCM occurrence, growth, and evolution; however, there are still countless gaps in our understanding of the mechanisms involved. Methods: We have searched the Medline (PubMed; PubMed Central) database for pertinent articles on miRNAs and their putative implications in BAVMs and CCMs. To this purpose, we employed various permutations of the terms and idioms: ‘arteriovenous malformation’, ‘AVM’, and ‘BAVM’, or ‘cavernous malformation’, ‘cavernoma’, and ‘cavernous angioma’ on the one hand; and ‘microRNA’, ‘miRNA’, and ‘miR’ on the other. Using cross-reference search; we then investigated additional articles concerning the individual miRNAs identified in other cerebral diseases. Results: Seven miRNAs were discovered to play a role in BAVMs, three of which were downregulated (miR-18a, miR-137, and miR-195*) and four upregulated (miR-7-5p, miR-199a-5p, miR-200b-3p, and let-7b-3p). Similarly, eight miRNAs were identified in CCM in humans and experimental animal models, two being upregulated (miR-27a and mmu-miR-3472a), and six downregulated (miR-125a, miR-361-5p, miR-370-3p, miR-181a-2-3p, miR-95-3p, and let-7b-3p). Conclusions: The following literature review endeavored to address the recent discoveries related to the various implications of miRNAs in the formation and growth of BAVMs and CCMs. Additionally, by presenting other cerebral pathologies correlated with these miRNAs, it aimed to emphasize the potential directions of upcoming research and biological therapies.
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Zhou H, Shen W, Zou H, Lv Q, Shao P. Circulating exosomal long non-coding RNA H19 as a potential novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for gastric cancer. J Int Med Res 2021; 48:300060520934297. [PMID: 32660285 PMCID: PMC7361491 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520934297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objective Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in carcinogenesis and could be used as diagnostic biomarkers. Our study aimed to elucidate the clinical role of serum exosomal lncRNA H19 in gastric cancer (GC). Methods In this prospective clinical study, we determined serum exosomal lncRNA H19 levels in 81 patients with GC and analysed the correlations between serum lncRNA H19 levels and clinical characteristics. Receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves were constructed to determine the diagnostic performance of exosomal lncRNA H19 in GC. Results Serum exosomal lncRNA H19 levels were significantly upregulated in patients with GC both before and after surgery compared with healthy controls. Furthermore, serum exosomal lncRNA H19 levels were significantly decreased after compared with before surgery in patients with GC. Preoperative lncRNA H19 levels were significantly correlated with TNM stage. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) value for exosomal lncRNA H19 was 0.849, which was significantly higher than the AUC values for cancer antigens 19-9 and 72-4 and carcinoembryonic antigen, either alone or combined. Conclusions These results suggest that circulating exosomal lncRNA H19 may be a potential biomarker with diagnostic and prognostic value in GC.
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- Hui Zhou
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Jiaxing, China
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Guo B, Zhu X, Li X, Yuan CF. The Roles of LncRNAs in Osteogenesis, Adipogenesis and Osteoporosis. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:91-104. [PMID: 32634074 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200707130246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis (OP) is the most common bone disease, which is listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the third major threat to life and health among the elderly. The etiology of OP is multifactorial, and its potential regulatory mechanism remains unclear. Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are the non-coding RNAs that are over 200 bases in the chain length. Increasing evidence indicates that LncRNAs are the important regulators of osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation, and the occurrence of OP is greatly related to the dysregulation of the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) differentiation lineage. Meanwhile, LncRNAs affect the occurrence and development of OP by regulating OP-related biological processes. METHODS In the review, we summarized and analyzed the latest findings of LncRNAs in the pathogenesis, diagnosis and related biological processes of OP. Relevant studies published in the last five years were retrieved and selected from the PubMed database using the keywords of LncRNA and OP. RESULTS/CONCLUSION The present study aimed to examine the underlying mechanisms and biological roles of LncRNAs in OP, as well as osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation. Our results contributed to providing new clues for the epigenetic regulation of OP, making LncRNAs the new targets for OP therapy.
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- Bo Guo
- China Three Gorges University, RenHe Hospital, Yichang, China
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- China Three Gorges University, RenHe Hospital, Yichang, China
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- China Three Gorges University, RenHe Hospital, Yichang, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China
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Meng X, Xing Y, Li J, Deng C, Li Y, Ren X, Zhang D. Rebuilding the Vascular Network: In vivo and in vitro Approaches. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:639299. [PMID: 33968926 PMCID: PMC8097043 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.639299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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As the material transportation system of the human body, the vascular network carries the transportation of materials and nutrients. Currently, the construction of functional microvascular networks is an urgent requirement for the development of regenerative medicine and in vitro drug screening systems. How to construct organs with functional blood vessels is the focus and challenge of tissue engineering research. Here in this review article, we first introduced the basic characteristics of blood vessels in the body and the mechanism of angiogenesis in vivo, summarized the current methods of constructing tissue blood vessels in vitro and in vivo, and focused on comparing the functions, applications and advantages of constructing different types of vascular chips to generate blood vessels. Finally, the challenges and opportunities faced by the development of this field were discussed.
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- Xiangfu Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children of MOE, Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children of MOE, Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
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Wang S, Zheng B, Zhao H, Li Y, Zhang X, Wen J. Downregulation of lncRNA MIR181A2HG by high glucose impairs vascular endothelial cell proliferation and migration through the dysregulation of the miRNAs/AKT2 axis. Int J Mol Med 2021; 47:35. [PMID: 33537821 PMCID: PMC7891834 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2021.4868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Endothelial dysfunction and diabetic vascular disease induced by chronic hyperglycemia involve complex interactions among high glucose, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) and the Ser/Thr kinase AKT. However, the molecular mechanisms under-lying the regulatory crosstalk between these have not yet been completely elucidated. Thus, the present study aimed to explore the molecular mechanisms whereby high glucose (HG)-induced lncRNA MIR181A2HG modulates human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) proliferation and migration by regulating AKT2 expression. The persistent exposure of HUVECs to HG resulted in MIR181A2HG down-regulation and thus reduced its ability to sponge miR-6832-5p, miR-6842-5p and miR-8056, subsequently leading to an increase in miR-6832-5p, miR-6842-5p and miR-8056 levels. Mechanistically, miR-6832-5p, miR-6842-5p and miR-8056 were found to target the 3′UTR of AKT2 mRNA in HUVECs, and the increase in their levels led to a decreased expression of AKT2. Thus, this also led to the suppression of HUVEC proliferation and migration, and the formation of capillary-like structures. Moreover, the suppression of HUVEC proliferation and migration induced by MIR181A2HG downregulation was accompanied by changes in glucose metabolism. On the whole, the present study demonstrates that the downregulation of lncRNA MIR181A2HG by HG impairs HUVEC proliferation and migration by dysregulating the miRNA/AKT2 axis. The MIR181A2HG/miRNA/AKT2 regulatory axis may thus be a potential therapeutic target for HG-induced endothelial dysfunction.
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- Shaohua Wang
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education of China, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, P.R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education of China, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, P.R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education of China, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, P.R. China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratorial Examination, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050000, P.R. Chin
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education of China, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, P.R. China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Key Laboratory of Neural and Vascular Biology, Ministry of Education of China, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei 050017, P.R. China
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Long non-coding RNA linc00665 inhibits CDKN1C expression by binding to EZH2 and affects cisplatin sensitivity of NSCLC cells. MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS 2021; 23:1053-1065. [PMID: 33664990 PMCID: PMC7887328 DOI: 10.1016/j.omtn.2021.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can play significant regulatory roles in cells that affect the development and acquired drug resistance of lung cancer. Herein, we report that lncRNA linc00665 is significantly upregulated in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissues compared with adjacent normal tissues. linc00665 affects the sensitivity of NSCLC cells to the chemotherapy drug cisplatin (DDP), making it a potential target for the treatment of NSCLC. Functional experiments showed that linc00665 enhanced the proliferation and migration of NSCLC cells in vivo and in vitro, and knocking down linc00665 could enhance the drug sensitivity of NSCLC cells to DDP. Further work revealed that linc00665 could recruit enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) to the promoter region of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1C (CDKN1C) to inhibit its transcription and thus carry out its tumorigenic role. In conclusion, our study elucidated the carcinogenic role of the linc00665-EZH2-CDKN1C axis in NSCLC tumors and its ability to influence the sensitivity of these tumors to DDP. These results suggest that linc00665 may be a potential diagnostic marker and therapeutic target in NSCLC, and they also provide a new direction for the development of clinical reversal methods for acquired drug resistance in patients with NSCLC.
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Li T, Xu Y, Wang Y, Jiang Y. Differential expression profiles of long noncoding RNAs and mRNAs in human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells after exposure to a high dosage of dexamethasone. Stem Cell Res Ther 2021; 12:9. [PMID: 33407832 PMCID: PMC7788840 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-02040-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background Abnormalities in apoptosis, cell cycle, proliferation, and differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) significantly impact bone metabolism and remodeling, resulting in various skeletal disorders. Long-term exposure to a high dosage of dexamethasone (Dex) induces apoptosis and inhibits the proliferation of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), which are probable primary causes of various skeletal disorders. However, to date, the exact mechanisms of action of Dex on hBMSCs have not been fully elucidated. Methods To explore the effects of Dex on apoptosis, cell cycle, proliferation, senescence, osteogenic and adipogenic differentiation of hBMSCs at the various exposure times and concentrations, Hoechst 33342/PI staining, flow cytometry, crystal violet assay, β-galactosidase (β-GAL) activity assay, alizarin red S (ARS) staining assay, and Oil Red O (ORO) staining assay were performed. A microarray assay was used to identify differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs in 10− 6 mol/L Dex-treated hBMSCs, and a bioinformatics analysis was conducted to further explore the role of these differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs in the coding and noncoding (CNC) network. Furthermore, the microarray results were validated using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis. Results Over the range of 10−8, 10−7, and 10−6 mol/L, Dex induced apoptosis, arrest of the cell cycle, inhibition of osteogenic differentiation, and promotion adipogenic differentiation of the hBMSCs in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, 10−6 mol/L Dex significantly induced apoptosis, suppressed proliferation, and increased the senescence of hBMSCs in a time-dependent manner. Interestingly, this time-dependent effect of Dex on the apoptosis of hBMSCs plateaued at the 7th day and decreased from the 8th day to the 10th day, while Dex treatment increased senescence of the hBMSCs on the 6th day. Furthermore, the microarray analysis identified a total of 137 differentially expressed mRNAs (90 upregulated and 47 downregulated) and 90 differentially expressed lncRNAs (61 upregulated and 29 downregulated) in hBMSCs after exposure to 10−6 mol/L Dex. The differentially expressed mRNAs and lncRNAs were associated with the regulation of cell apoptosis, proliferation, and cell cycle. Meanwhile, several signaling pathways involved in these processes, including the mTOR signaling pathway, Ras signaling pathway, HIF-1 signaling pathway, NF-kappa B signaling pathway, and TGF-beta signaling pathway, also were identified through the interaction net in the significant pathways (Path-Net) analysis. Furthermore, the CNC network further identified 78 core regulatory genes involved in the regulation of apoptosis. Additionally, qRT-PCR was used to confirm the identity of the key differentially expressed mRNAs and lncRNAs found to be closely associated with cell apoptosis to confirm the reliability of the microarray dataset. Conclusions In summary, the effect of Dex on apoptosis, cell cycle, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation and adipogenic differentiation of the hBMSCs depended on exposure time and concentration. Continuous exposure to 10−6 mol/L of Dex for 7 days may be a suitable protocol for inducing the apoptosis of hBMSCs. Under this protocol, differentially expressed lncRNAs and mRNAs associated with apoptosis, cell cycle, and proliferation were identified, providing a new research direction for further studies. Supplementary information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13287-020-02040-8.
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- Tao Li
- Department of Joint Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China.,Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, China.,Medical Department of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, Shandong, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266003, China.
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Lang M, Ou D, Liu Z, Li Y, Zhang X, Zhang F. LncRNA MHRT Promotes Cardiac Fibrosis via miR-3185 Pathway Following Myocardial Infarction. Int Heart J 2021; 62:891-899. [PMID: 34334583 DOI: 10.1536/ihj.20-298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Long-chain noncoding RNA (lncRNA) is a new class of molecular regulators in heart development and disease. However, the role of specific lncRNA in cardiac fibrosis remains to be fully explored. This study aimed to investigate the role and potential mechanism of lncRNA MHRT in myocardial fibrosis after myocardial infarction (MI).Cardiac fibroblasts (CFs) were isolated from a mouse model of MI. The expression levels of MHRT and miR-3185 in the hearts of MI and CFs mice treated with transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) were analyzed by qRT-PCR. The collagen expression was assessed using qRT-PCR and Western blot. Cell proliferation was assessed by performing MTT and EdU assays. The direct interaction between lncRNA and miRNA was analyzed by luciferase assay, RNA-binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP) assay, and RNA pull-down assay.The expression levels of MHRT were raised in MI and CFs mice treated with TGF-β1. Overexpression of MHRT promoted collagen production and CF proliferation, while silencing of MHRT showed the opposite effect. MiR-3185 was a target gene of MHRT. In addition, overexpression of MHRT reduced the expression levels of miR-3185, and siMHRT reversed the inhibitory effect of TGF-β1 on the expression of miR-3185. Overexpression of miR-3185 inhibited the upregulation of Col I and Col III induced by TGF-β1.MHRT promoted cardiac fibrosis after MI through miR-3185 and increased myocardial collagen deposition and promoted myocardial fibrosis.
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- Mingjian Lang
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital
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- Department of Day Surgery Ward, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital
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Zhang Y, Wei Z, Dong H, Zhou J, Yuan J, Ni B, Wu Y, Han C, Tian Y. Regulation of mRNA stability by RBPs and noncoding RNAs contributing to the pathogenicity of Th17 cells. RNA Biol 2020; 18:647-656. [PMID: 33302787 DOI: 10.1080/15476286.2020.1862567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Th17 cells remain one of the most important subsets of T cells in numerous autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. Posttranscriptional regulation (PTR), especially mRNA stability, has recently emerged as an important mechanism that controls the fate of Th17 cells. This review summarizes the current knowledge on RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) that induce mRNA stability changes and their roles in mediating the differentiation, proliferation, function, and migration of Th17 cells. In addition, we summarize the role of RNA modifications and nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD) in Th17 cells. Ongoing research will help to identify practical applications for the regulation of mRNA stability and provide potential targets to prevent and treat Th17-related autoimmune diseases.
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- Yiwei Zhang
- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China.,Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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- Institute of Immunology, PLA, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, PR China
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Fu J, Chen X, Liu X, Xu D, Yang H, Zeng C, Long H, Zhou C, Wu H, Zheng G, Wu H, Wang W, Wang T. ELABELA ameliorates hypoxic/ischemic-induced bone mesenchymal stem cell apoptosis via alleviation of mitochondrial dysfunction and activation of PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 pathways. Stem Cell Res Ther 2020. [PMID: 33317626 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-0206-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have exerted their brilliant potential to promote heart repair following myocardial infarction. However, low survival rate of MSCs after transplantation due to harsh conditions with hypoxic and ischemic stress limits their therapeutic efficiency in treating cardiac dysfunction. ELABELA (ELA) serves as a peptide hormone which has been proved to facilitate cell growth, survival, and pluripotency in human embryonic stem cells. Although ELA works as an endogenous ligand of a G protein-coupled receptor APJ (Apelin receptor, APLNR), whether APJ is an essential signal for the function of ELA remains elusive. The effect of ELA on apoptosis of MSCs is still vague. OBJECTIVE We studied the role of ELABELA (ELA) treatment on the anti-apoptosis of MSCs in hypoxic/ischemic (H/I) conditions which mimic the impaired myocardial microenvironment and explored the possible mechanisms in vitro. METHODS MSCs were obtained from donated rats weighing between 80~120 g. MSCs were exposed to serum-free and hypoxic (1% O2) environments for 24 h, which mimics hypoxic/ischemic damage in vivo, using serum-containing normoxic conditions (20% O2) as a negative control. MSCs that were exposed to H/I injury with ELA processing were treated by 5 μM of ELA. Cell viability and apoptosis of MSCs were evaluated by CCK8 and flow cytometry, respectively. Mitochondrial function of MSCs was also assessed according to mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and ATP content. The protein expression of key kinases of the PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 signaling pathways involving t-AKT, p-AKT, t-ERK1/2, and p-ERK1/2, as well as apoptosis-related protein expression of Bcl-2, Bax, and cleaved Caspase 3, were monitored by Western blot. RESULTS We found that ELA treatment of H/I-induced MSCs improved overall cell viability, enhanced Bcl/Bax expression, and decreased Caspase 3 activity. ELA inhibited H/I-induced mitochondrial dysfunction by increasing ATP concentration and suppressing the loss of mitochondrial transmembrane potential. However, this anti-apoptotic property of ELA was restrained in APJ-silenced MSCs. Additionally, ELA treatment induced the phosphorylation of AKT and ERK, while the blockade of PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 pathways with respective inhibitors, LY294002 and U0126, suppressed the action of ELA. CONCLUSION ELA positively affected on the survival of MSCs and exhibited anti-apoptotic characteristics when exposed to hypoxic/ischemic condition in vitro. Also, the function of ELA was correlated with the APJ receptor, reduced mitochondrial damage, and activation of the PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 signal axes.
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- Jiaying Fu
- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Fu J, Chen X, Liu X, Xu D, Yang H, Zeng C, Long H, Zhou C, Wu H, Zheng G, Wu H, Wang W, Wang T. ELABELA ameliorates hypoxic/ischemic-induced bone mesenchymal stem cell apoptosis via alleviation of mitochondrial dysfunction and activation of PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 pathways. Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 11:541. [PMID: 33317626 PMCID: PMC7734864 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-02063-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have exerted their brilliant potential to promote heart repair following myocardial infarction. However, low survival rate of MSCs after transplantation due to harsh conditions with hypoxic and ischemic stress limits their therapeutic efficiency in treating cardiac dysfunction. ELABELA (ELA) serves as a peptide hormone which has been proved to facilitate cell growth, survival, and pluripotency in human embryonic stem cells. Although ELA works as an endogenous ligand of a G protein-coupled receptor APJ (Apelin receptor, APLNR), whether APJ is an essential signal for the function of ELA remains elusive. The effect of ELA on apoptosis of MSCs is still vague. Objective We studied the role of ELABELA (ELA) treatment on the anti-apoptosis of MSCs in hypoxic/ischemic (H/I) conditions which mimic the impaired myocardial microenvironment and explored the possible mechanisms in vitro. Methods MSCs were obtained from donated rats weighing between 80~120 g. MSCs were exposed to serum-free and hypoxic (1% O2) environments for 24 h, which mimics hypoxic/ischemic damage in vivo, using serum-containing normoxic conditions (20% O2) as a negative control. MSCs that were exposed to H/I injury with ELA processing were treated by 5 μM of ELA. Cell viability and apoptosis of MSCs were evaluated by CCK8 and flow cytometry, respectively. Mitochondrial function of MSCs was also assessed according to mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) and ATP content. The protein expression of key kinases of the PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 signaling pathways involving t-AKT, p-AKT, t-ERK1/2, and p-ERK1/2, as well as apoptosis-related protein expression of Bcl-2, Bax, and cleaved Caspase 3, were monitored by Western blot. Results We found that ELA treatment of H/I-induced MSCs improved overall cell viability, enhanced Bcl/Bax expression, and decreased Caspase 3 activity. ELA inhibited H/I-induced mitochondrial dysfunction by increasing ATP concentration and suppressing the loss of mitochondrial transmembrane potential. However, this anti-apoptotic property of ELA was restrained in APJ-silenced MSCs. Additionally, ELA treatment induced the phosphorylation of AKT and ERK, while the blockade of PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 pathways with respective inhibitors, LY294002 and U0126, suppressed the action of ELA. Conclusion ELA positively affected on the survival of MSCs and exhibited anti-apoptotic characteristics when exposed to hypoxic/ischemic condition in vitro. Also, the function of ELA was correlated with the APJ receptor, reduced mitochondrial damage, and activation of the PI3K/AKT and ERK1/2 signal axes.
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- Jiaying Fu
- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510120, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, the Eighth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, 518033, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Moon Y, Kim I, Chang S, Park B, Lee S, Yoo S, Chae S, Hwang D, Park H. Hypoxia regulates allele-specific histone modification of the imprinted H19 gene. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENE REGULATORY MECHANISMS 2020; 1863:194643. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagrm.2020.194643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Lu J, Wu X, Wang L, Li T, Sun L. Long noncoding RNA LINC00467 facilitates the progression of acute myeloid leukemia by targeting the miR-339/SKI pathway. Leuk Lymphoma 2020; 62:428-437. [PMID: 33054480 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2020.1832667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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A growing body of evidence indicates that long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is involved in the development and progression of many diseases. It has been reported that lncRNA LINC00467 is disregulated in multiple tumors, while its role in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is still unknown. Here, we find that LINC00467 expression is significantly increased in AML specimens and cell lines. Further investigations show that knockdown of LINC00467 inhibits the malignant phenotypes of AML cells. Consistently, LINC00467 knockdown slows AML progression in immunodeficient mice. Interestingly, microRNA-339 (miR-339) is upregulated and its target gene SKI, an oncogene, is downregulated in AML cells after LINC00467 knockdown. More importantly, inhibition of miR-339 can largely abolish the effect of LINC00467 knockdown on AML cells. Collectively, our data demonstrate that LINC00467 plays an important role in the pathogenesis of AML by targeting the miR-339/SKI pathway, which provides a new sight for the subsequent treatment of AML.
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- Jun Lu
- Department of Hematology, Jinan People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan City People's Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Jinan People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan City People's Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Qingdao Binhai University Affiliated Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Hematology, Jinan People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan City People's Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Hematology, Jinan People's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan City People's Hospital, Jinan, China
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Jiang X, Wang J, Deng X, Xiong F, Zhang S, Gong Z, Li X, Cao K, Deng H, He Y, Liao Q, Xiang B, Zhou M, Guo C, Zeng Z, Li G, Li X, Xiong W. The role of microenvironment in tumor angiogenesis. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH : CR 2020; 39:204. [PMID: 32993787 PMCID: PMC7526376 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-020-01709-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 325] [Impact Index Per Article: 81.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Tumor angiogenesis is necessary for the continued survival and development of tumor cells, and plays an important role in their growth, invasion, and metastasis. The tumor microenvironment—composed of tumor cells, surrounding cells, and secreted cytokines—provides a conducive environment for the growth and survival of tumors. Different components of the tumor microenvironment can regulate tumor development. In this review, we have discussed the regulatory role of the microenvironment in tumor angiogenesis. High expression of angiogenic factors and inflammatory cytokines in the tumor microenvironment, as well as hypoxia, are presumed to be the reasons for poor therapeutic efficacy of current anti-angiogenic drugs. A combination of anti-angiogenic drugs and antitumor inflammatory drugs or hypoxia inhibitors might improve the therapeutic outcome.
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- Xianjie Jiang
- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Nonresolving Inflammation and Cancer, Disease Genome Research Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China.,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China. .,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis, Hunan Cancer Hospital and the Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, China. .,The Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Cancer Invasion of the Chinese Ministry of Education, Cancer Research Institute and School of Basic Medicine Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China.
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Born LJ, Harmon JW, Jay SM. Therapeutic potential of extracellular vesicle-associated long noncoding RNA. Bioeng Transl Med 2020; 5:e10172. [PMID: 33005738 PMCID: PMC7510462 DOI: 10.1002/btm2.10172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Both extracellular vesicles (EVs) and long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been increasingly investigated as biomarkers, pathophysiological mediators, and potential therapeutics. While these two entities have often been studied separately, there are increasing reports of EV-associated lncRNA activity in processes such as oncogenesis as well as tissue repair and regeneration. Given the powerful nature and emerging translational impact of other noncoding RNAs such as microRNA (miRNA) and small interfering RNA, lncRNA therapeutics may represent a new frontier. While EVs are natural vehicles that transport and protect lncRNAs physiologically, they can also be engineered for enhanced cargo loading and therapeutic properties. In this review, we will summarize the activity of lncRNAs relevant to both tissue repair and cancer treatment and discuss the role of EVs in enabling the potential of lncRNA therapeutics.
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- Louis J. Born
- Fischell Department of BioengineeringUniversity of MarylandCollege ParkMarylandUSA
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- Department of Surgery and Hendrix Burn/Wound LaboratoryJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Fischell Department of BioengineeringUniversity of MarylandCollege ParkMarylandUSA
- Program in Molecular and Cell BiologyUniversity of MarylandCollege ParkMarylandUSA
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Xu HH, Li SM, Fang L, Xia CJ, Zhang P, Xu R, Shi ZY, Zou Z, Ge QW, Wang P, Tong PJ, Jin HT. Platelet-rich plasma promotes bone formation, restrains adipogenesis and accelerates vascularization to relieve steroids-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Platelets 2020; 32:950-959. [PMID: 32835568 DOI: 10.1080/09537104.2020.1810221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Steroid-associated necrosis of the femoral head (SANFH) is one of the most common and refractory chronic diseases with increasing incidence. The typical pathological changes of SANFH include decreased osteogenic differentiation, enhanced intramedullary adipocytes deposition and impaired osseous circulation. In this study, we investigated the effects and potential mechanisms of Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on SANFH. Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the control, PRP donor, model, and PRP groups. Compared to the model group, PRP treatment significantly increased the hemorheological indexes and serum levels of bone gla-protein (BGP) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), while decreased the levels of triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC). Meanwhile, Micro-CT and histopathological stain (Hematoxylin-eosin and Alcian blue-hematoxylin/orange G staining) were performed on the femoral head for morphological and histopathological evaluation, indicating that bone trabecular microstructure and bone mineral density (BMD) were significantly improved after PRP treatment. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed that PRP remarkably up-regulated the expression of osteogenic markers including β-catenin and alkaline phosphatase (ALP), angiogenic markers containing VEGF and platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (CD31), while down-regulated adipogenic markers involving fatty acid-binding protein (FABP-4), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) in SANFH rat models. In summary, for the first time, PRP was demonstrated to prevent the development of SANFH through stimulating bone formation and vascularization as well as retarding adipogenesis.
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- Hui-Hui Xu
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.,Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Ghafouri-Fard S, Shoorei H, Mohaqiq M, Taheri M. Non-coding RNAs regulate angiogenic processes. Vascul Pharmacol 2020; 133-134:106778. [PMID: 32784009 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2020.106778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Angiogenesis has critical roles in numerous physiologic processes during embryonic and adult life such as wound healing and tissue regeneration. However, aberrant angiogenic processes have also been involved in the pathogenesis of several disorders such as cancer and diabetes mellitus. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is implicated in the regulation of this process in several physiologic and pathologic conditions. Notably, several non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been shown to influence angiogenesis through modulation of expression of VEGF or other angiogenic factors. In the current review, we summarize the function and characteristics of microRNAs and long non-coding RNAs which regulate angiogenic processes. Understanding the role of these transcripts in the angiogenesis can facilitate design of therapeutic strategies to defeat the pathogenic events during this process especially in the human malignancies. Besides, angiogenesis-related mechanisms can improve tissue regeneration after conditions such as arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarction and limb ischemia. Thus, ncRNA-regulated angiogenesis can be involved in the pathogenesis of several disorders.
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- Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard
- Department of Medical Genetics, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
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- Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Zhao Z, Sun W, Guo Z, Zhang J, Yu H, Liu B. Mechanisms of lncRNA/microRNA interactions in angiogenesis. Life Sci 2020; 254:116900. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2019.116900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Florian IA, Timiș TL, Ungureanu G, Florian IS, Bălașa A, Berindan-Neagoe I. Deciphering the vascular labyrinth: role of microRNAs and candidate gene SNPs in brain AVM development - literature review. Neurol Res 2020; 42:1043-1054. [PMID: 32723034 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2020.1796380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background: Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are a relatively infrequent vascular pathology of unknown etiology that, despite their rarity, cause the highest number of hemorrhagic strokes under the age of 30 years. They pose a challenge to all forms of treatment due to their variable morphology, location, size, and, last but not least, evolving nature. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding RNA strands that may suppress the expression of target genes by binding completely or partially to their complementary sequences. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), as the name implies, are variations in a single nucleotide in the DNA, usually found in the non-coding segments. Although the majority of SNPs are harmless, some located in the proximity of candidate genes may result in altered expression or function of these genes and cause diseases or affect how different pathologies react to treatment. The roles miRNAs and certain SNPs play in the development and growth of AVMs are currently uncertain, yet progress in deciphering the minutiae of this pathology is already visible. Methods and Results: We performed an electronic Medline (PubMed, PubMed Central) and Google Academic exploration using permutations of the terms: "arteriovenous malformations," "single nucleotide polymorphisms," "microRNA," "non-coding RNA," and "genetic mutations." The findings were then divided into two categories, namely the miRNAs and the candidate gene SNPs associated with AVMs respectively. 6 miRNAs and 12 candidate gene SNPs were identified and discussed. Conclusions: The following literature review focuses on the discoveries made in ascertaining the different implications of miRNAs and candidate gene SNPs in the formation and evolution of brain AVMs, as well as highlighting the possible directions of future research and biological treatment. Abbreviations: ACVRL1/ALK1: activin receptor-like kinase 1; Akt: protein kinase B; ANGPTL4: angiopoietin-like 4; ANRIL: antisense noncoding RNA in the INK4 locus; AVM: arteriovenous malformation; AVM-BEC: arteriovenous malformation brain endothelial cell; BRCA1: breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein; CCS: case-control study; CDKN2A/B: cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2A/B; CLTC: clathrin heavy chain; DNA: deoxyribonucleic acid; ERK: extracellular signal-regulated kinase; GPR124: probable G-protein coupled receptor 124; GWAS: genome-wide association study; HHT: hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia; HIF1A: hypoxia-inducible factor 1A; IA: intracranial aneurysm; ICH: intracranial hemorrhage; Id-1: inhibitor of DNA-binding protein A; IL-17: interleukin 17; MAP4K3: mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase kinase 3; miRNA: microRNA; MMP: matrix metalloproteinase; NFkB: nuclear factor kappa-light-chain of activated B cells; NOTCH: neurogenic locus notch homolog; p38MAPK: p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase; PI3K: phosphoinositide 3-kinase; RBBP8: retinoblastoma-binding protein 8; RNA: ribonucleic acid; SNAI1: Snail Family Transcriptional Repressor 1; SNP: single nucleotide polymorphism; SOX-17: SRY-related HMG-box; TGF-β: transformation growth factor β; TGFR: transformation growth factor receptor; TIMP-4, tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 4; TSP-1: thrombospondin-1; UTR: untranslated region; VEGF: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor; VSMC: vascular smooth muscle cell; Wnt1: Wnt family member 1.
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- Ioan Alexandru Florian
- Clinic of Neurosurgery, Cluj County Emergency Clinical Hospital , Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Neurosurgery, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Clinic of Neurosurgery, Cluj County Emergency Clinical Hospital , Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Neurosurgery, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Clinic of Neurosurgery, Cluj County Emergency Clinical Hospital , Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Neurosurgery, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Clinic of Neurosurgery, Tîrgu Mureș County Clinical Emergency Hospital , Tîrgu Mureș, Romania.,Department of Neurosurgery, Tîrgu Mureș University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology , Tîrgu Mureș, Romania
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- The Research Center for Functional Genomics, Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Functional Genomics and Experimental Pathology Department, The Oncology Institute "Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta" , Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Shi X, Wei YT, Li H, Jiang T, Zheng XL, Yin K, Zhao GJ. Long non-coding RNA H19 in atherosclerosis: what role? Mol Med 2020; 26:72. [PMID: 32698876 PMCID: PMC7374855 DOI: 10.1186/s10020-020-00196-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis (AS) is widely accepted to be a multistep pathophysiological process associated with several other processes such as angiogenesis and inflammatory response. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are non-protein coding RNAs (more than 200 nucleotides in length) and can regulate gene expression at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. Recent studies suggest that lncRNA-H19 plays important roles in the regulation of angiogenesis, adipocyte differentiation, lipid metabolism, inflammatory response, cellular proliferation and apoptosis. In this review, we primarily discuss the roles of lncRNA-H19 in atherosclerosis-related pathophysiological processes and the potential mechanisms by which lncRNA-H19 regulates the development of atherosclerosis, to help provide a better understanding of the biological functions of lncRNA-H19 in atherosclerosis.
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- Xian Shi
- School of Medicine, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100, Guangxi, China
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- School of Medicine, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100, Guangxi, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Research, Key Laboratory for Arteriosclerology of Hunan Province, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan City People's Hospital, Qingyuan, 511518, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, The University of Calgary, Health Sciences Center, Calgary, AB, Canada.,Key Laboratory of Molecular Targets and Clinical Pharmacology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, 511436, Guangdong, China
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- Center for Diabetic Systems Medicine, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Excellence, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541100, Guangxi, China.
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Qingyuan City People's Hospital, Qingyuan, 511518, Guangdong, China.
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Deng B, Zhang X, Liang Y, Jiang H, Huang W, Wu Y, Deng W. Nonadherent culture method promotes MSC-mediated vascularization in myocardial infarction via miR-519d/VEGFA pathway. Stem Cell Res Ther 2020; 11:266. [PMID: 32616068 PMCID: PMC7330937 DOI: 10.1186/s13287-020-01780-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can provide therapeutic benefits for myocardial infarction (MI) recovery; however, the molecular mechanism by which MSCs improve the heart function is unclear. METHODS Microarray analysis was performed to examine the expression profiling of human MSCs (hMSCs) grown as adherent cultures (AC-hMSCs) or nonadherent cultures on ultra-low-adherent plates (nonAC-hMSCs). Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), western blotting, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) were used to assess VEGFA expression and secretion in the AC-hMSCs and nonAC-hMSCs. The paracrine effect of VEGFA-overexpressing AC-MSCs (AC-VEGFA-hMSCs) or VEGFA-knockdown nonAC-hMSCs (nonAC-shVEGFA-hMSCs) on the angiogenic ability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) was evaluated using tube formation assay. AC-VEGFA-hMSCs or nonAC-shVEGFA-hMSCs were transplanted into myocardial infarction rats to investigate the therapeutic effect of AC-VEGFA-hMSCs or nonAC-shVEGFA-hMSCs. Luciferase reporter assay was used to confirm the association of VEGFA with miR-519d. RESULTS Microarray analysis revealed that VEGFA is downregulated in AC-hMSCs compared to nonAC-hMSCs. Functional assays revealed that high levels of VEGFA produced from AC-VEGFA-hMSCs increased the tube formation capacity of HUVECs in vitro, improved angiogenesis and cardiac performance, and reduced infarct size in a rat MI model. Low levels of VEGFA secretion from nonAC-shVEGFA-hMSCs had the opposite effects. Mechanistically, we found that miR-519d directly targets VEGFA. High levels of VEGFA secreted from VEGFA-overexpressing nonAC-hMSCs abolished the repressive effect of miR-519d on HUVEC angiogenesis. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that nonadherent culture-induced secretion of VEGFA plays an important role in MSCs via the miR-519d/VEGFA pathway and may provide a novel therapeutic strategy for MI treatment.
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- Baoping Deng
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongshan People's Hospital, 2 Sunwen East Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong, 528403, People's Republic of China
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongshan People's Hospital, 2 Sunwen East Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong, 528403, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongshan People's Hospital, 2 Sunwen East Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong, 528403, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongshan People's Hospital, 2 Sunwen East Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong, 528403, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhongshan People's Hospital, 2 Sunwen East Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong, 528403, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, 32 Ren Min South Road, Shiyan, 442000, Hubei, People's Republic of China.
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Liu L, Wang Q, Qiu Z, Kang Y, Liu J, Ning S, Yin Y, Pang D, Xu S. Noncoding RNAs: the shot callers in tumor immune escape. Signal Transduct Target Ther 2020; 5:102. [PMID: 32561709 PMCID: PMC7305134 DOI: 10.1038/s41392-020-0194-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Immunotherapy, designed to exploit the functions of the host immune system against tumors, has shown considerable potential against several malignancies. However, the utility of immunotherapy is heavily limited due to the low response rate and various side effects in the clinical setting. Immune escape of tumor cells may be a critical reason for such low response rates. Noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) have been identified as key regulatory factors in tumors and the immune system. Consequently, ncRNAs show promise as targets to improve the efficacy of immunotherapy in tumors. However, the relationship between ncRNAs and tumor immune escape (TIE) has not yet been comprehensively summarized. In this review, we provide a detailed account of the current knowledge on ncRNAs associated with TIE and their potential roles in tumor growth and survival mechanisms. This review bridges the gap between ncRNAs and TIE and broadens our understanding of their relationship, providing new insights and strategies to improve immunotherapy response rates by specifically targeting the ncRNAs involved in TIE.
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- Lei Liu
- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China. .,Heilongjiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Harbin, 150086, China.
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, 150081, China.
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Yi K, Hou M, Yuan J, Yang L, Zeng X, Xi M, Chen J. LncRNA PVT1 epigenetically stabilizes and post-transcriptionally regulates FOXM1 by acting as a microRNA sponge and thus promotes malignant behaviors of ovarian cancer cells. Am J Transl Res 2020; 12:2860-2874. [PMID: 32655815 PMCID: PMC7344089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Accumulating evidence demonstrates that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) may be involved in the regulation of cancer biology. PVT1, which is overexpressed in tumor samples, acts as an oncogenic promoter in several kinds of cancers, including ovarian cancer. However, the mechanisms of its regulation of malignant behaviors in ovarian cancer remain largely unknown. In this study, the expression of PVT1 in several ovarian cancer cell lines was analyzed by qRT-PCR. The effect of PVT1 on malignant behaviors, including cell proliferation, migration and invasion, was analyzed. The posttranscriptional regulation of FOXM1 by PVT1 was analyzed by western blotting. The results illustrated that PVT1 acted as a sponge and bound miR-370 on two binding sites. The expression of PVT1 positively regulated malignant behaviors in ovarian cancer cells, including cell proliferation, migration and invasion, which could be reversed by the introduction of miR-370 mimics. Sponged miR-370 failed to posttranscriptionally regulate FOXM1, which resulted in the promotion of malignant behavior. PVT1 was also found to bind to FOXM1 directly and stabilize the FOXM1 protein. The promoting effect of PVT1 on malignant behaviors and chemoresistance to cisplatin could be reversed by knockdown of FOXM1 and introduction of miR-370 mimics. Together, these results suggest that lncRNA PVT1 promotes malignant behavior and induces chemoresistance in ovarian cancer by epigenetic and posttranscriptional regulation of FOXM1.
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- Ke Yi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 20, Section 3, RenminNanlu Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of EducationChengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 20, Section 3, RenminNanlu Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of EducationChengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 20, Section 3, RenminNanlu Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of EducationChengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 20, Section 3, RenminNanlu Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of EducationChengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 20, Section 3, RenminNanlu Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of EducationChengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 20, Section 3, RenminNanlu Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of EducationChengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan UniversityNo. 20, Section 3, RenminNanlu Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- The Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children (Sichuan University), Ministry of EducationChengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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Human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote osteogenic differentiation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells via H19/miR-675/APC axis. Aging (Albany NY) 2020; 12:10527-10543. [PMID: 32434960 PMCID: PMC7346082 DOI: 10.18632/aging.103277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Bone volume inadequacy is an emerging clinical problem impairing the feasibility and longevity of dental implants. Human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (HBMSCs) have been widely used in bone remodeling and regeneration. This study examined the effect of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs)-H19 on the human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HAMSCs)-droved osteogenesis in HBMSCs. HAMSCs and HBMSCs were isolated from abandoned amniotic membrane samples and bone marrow. The coculture system was conducted using transwells, and H19 level was measured by quantitative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The mechanism was further verified. We here discovered that osteogenesis of HBMSCs was induced by HAMSCs, while H19 level in HAMSCs was increased during coculturing. H19 had no significant effect on the proliferative behaviors of HBMSCs, while its overexpression of H19 in HAMSCs led to the upregulated osteogenesis of HBMSCs in vivo and in vitro; whereas its knockdown reversed these effects. Mechanistically, H19 promoted miR-675 expression and contributed to the competitively bounding of miR-675 and Adenomatous polyposis coli (APC), thus significantly activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway. The results suggested that HAMSCs promote osteogenic differentiation of HBMSCs via H19/miR-675/APC pathway, and supply a potential target for the therapeutic treatment of bone-destructive diseases.
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Shen Y, Qi L, Li Y, Zhang Y, Gao X, Zhu Y, Wang K. The Downregulation of lncRNA pgm5-as1 Inhibits the Proliferation and Metastasis Via Increasing miR-484 Expression in Colorectal Cancer. Cancer Biother Radiopharm 2020; 36:220-229. [PMID: 32354224 DOI: 10.1089/cbr.2019.3059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: Bioinformatics showed that long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) pgm5-as1 was regulated in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), and miR-484 was also regulated in CRC. We aimed at determining the modulatory pathway of lncRNA pgm5-as1 in CRC cells, and whether miR-484 was involved in the pathway. Materials and Methods: The target gene of pgm5-as1 was predicted by bioinformatics and verified by dual luciferase assay. Transcription levels of pgm5-as1 and miR-484 were determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Viability, migration rate, invasion, and growth of SW480 and HCT116 cells were determined by Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8), wound healing assay, transwell, and colony formation assay, respectively. Results: pgm5-as1 was upregulated in CRC tissues and cell lines; however, its downregulation contributed to the decreasing of cell viability, growth, migration, and invasion of SW480 and HCT116 cells. Moreover, miR-484 was predicted as the target of pgm5-as1, and the downregulation of pgm5-as1 partially restored the elevated cell viability, growth, migration, and invasion that were induced by the inhibition of miR-484 expression in SW480 and HCT116 cells. Conclusions: The loss of miR-484 expression in CRC might be involved in the promotion and metastasis of CRC, which may be caused by the overexpression of pgm5-as1. Hence, the downregulation of pgm5-as1 could be a therapeutic target in the prevention or intervention of CRC.
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- Yang Shen
- Departments of General Surgery, Hubei Provinical Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Wuhan Asia General Hospital, Wuhan, China
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- Laboratory of Wuhan Blood Center, Wuhan, China
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- Departments of General Surgery, Hubei Provinical Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Departments of General Surgery, Hubei Provinical Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Departments of General Surgery, Hubei Provinical Hospital of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan, China
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- Second Department of Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Heilongjiang Univeristy of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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